Funked:New WRX in the neighborhood

[Ripsnort]

Will pic upon request.

Larry, 55 year old neighbor 1 house down the street, drove up in my driveway with a new 2004 WRX, stick, 300 hp Turbo.  Porta Potty blue with a wing big enough to get a Cessna 150 airborn.  Going driving next week end, he'll do time in my car, I'll do time in his on the back country roads around this area.  Will post my results :D

[moose]

is the standard wrx going to 300hp in 2k4 or are you talking about the STi?

I like the Subarus but when it comes down to the two 'rally' cars we can get in the states, I'm all about the Evolution. Always loved the look of them. Wish I could get an older one (like a III) imported someday.

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by moose
is the standard wrx going to 300hp in 2k4 or are you talking about the STi?

I like the Subarus but when it comes down to the two 'rally' cars we can get in the states, I'm all about the Evolution. Always loved the look of them. Wish I could get an older one (like a III) imported someday.

I believe this is the STi, dunno, haven't researched them other than comments on BBS's (like 'shat my pants when I hit second gear!')

[FUNKED1]

300 hp and the big wing, that's the STi.  2.5l motor, big turbo, variable valve timing, active center diff, front and rear limited slip, intercooler water injection.  Wing is for FIA Group N homologation, just like all the other aero doodads.  I want pics.  
Evos are cool but the US version is missing some important bits.

[Saurdaukar]

Originally posted by Ripsnort

  Porta Potty blue with a wing big enough to get a Cessna 150 airborn.  

lol  This the bugger, Rip?

[FUNKED1]

Funny thing is BMW copied that blue on the new M3.

[Steve]

300 hp a 2.5.  I'm sure it's quick but with that many horses out of such a litlle mill.. wonder how many times it could really get runnin fast til it fails.  I've run into a couple of ricers.. never an STi... I keep looking.
I'm old fashiined I guess... why make it a 4 door?


Edit:  If it's the same blue as in Saur's picture... it really is a pretty color.  Man I bet that thing would look cool in a 2 door.

[Chairboy]

I've ridden in the back seat, the reason it's a 4-door is because it's surprisingly roomy.  Even with 4 people in the car (2 of them pretty dang heavy), the acceleration was jaw dropping and the cornering was amazing.

[Steve]

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Well, I could have worded it better, sorry.  I meant that, IMHO, it would be a pretty striking car in 2 door.  This is  just my opinion, if others love the 4 door look, more power to them.  I have never been a fan of 4-door sports sedans.

[FUNKED1]

Originally posted by Steve
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Well, I could have worded it better, sorry.  I meant that, IMHO, it would be a pretty striking car in 2 door.  This is  just my opinion, if others love the 4 door look, more power to them.  I have never been a fan of 4-door sports sedans.

For some reason the GD (current model Impreza) comes in 4 door only.  The original GC Impreza Turbo (WRX) came in 2 door and 4 door.  The 2 door looked really cool.  They sold a car with the same bodywork in the US as the Impreza 2.5 RS from 1999-2001.

Also, I haven't heard of an engine failure on a stock Impreza turbo engine.  Some guys who have modified them have blown engines, but usually the tranny goes first.

[GRUNHERZ]

Is that wing even remotely useful?  Usually they arent on FWD ricers but this is a AWD so I'm nut sure...

[Steve]

Thanks for the info, Funked.  

[FUNKED1]

Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Is that wing even remotely useful?  Usually they arent on FWD ricers but this is a AWD so I'm nut sure...

The wing is there for Group N racing.  They put it on the street cars due to homologation requirements.  I don't know if it makes a difference or not on the street.  Probably only if you are driving over 100 mph or so.

[Ripsnort]

Originally posted by Saurdaukar
lol  This the bugger, Rip?

 

Yep, thats it.  I'll try to get some pics tonight.

[crowMAW]

Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Is that wing even remotely useful?  Usually they arent on FWD ricers but this is a AWD so I'm nut sure...

It is the design of the wing that makes the difference rather than the drive-train platform.  On the STi it is effective at lower speeds...well, if you consider 50-60mph lower.

Rip, set the DCCD to give as much power to the rear wheels as possible (36/64) when you are not doing launches...that will help a little with understeer, which is quite noticeable in the STi.